Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a midwest born and raised girl. The middle child of three. I work in education so I love learning and teaching. This is my first full book. I grew up writing poems and short stories as ways to express myself because I was a little shy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Erase Anxiety in 7 Steps: Restore the Real You
The book was inspired by own quest to relax after a series of crippling panick attacks.
I was all the way turned around. I could eat, I started to have strange habits along with panick attacks when I drove or in crowded areas. This had never happened to me. It just came about suddenly and scared me something aweful. I sat crying on my bed one day and decided I had enough and what I write about in this book is what helped me. I pray it helps someone else.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to clean up before I write. Like the whole room that I write in has to be in order and quiet or soft music.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite book although its fiction is A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers. I read a lot of books by her which led to other books which led to me writing.
What are you working on now?
Now I am working on a book about letting go so that you can move forward.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like the list from Kindlepreneur. The list is very detailed and provides links to various websites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep going, stick to it. Get over the fear of not being good enough because you will never write for everyone but there is an audience out there for you so put the best you forward.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Love yourself, love others, no matter what.
What are you reading now?
The Shack, I know I’m late but I’m just getting to it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will continue to write. I have a collection of poems I would like to publish as well as books related to personal growth, healthy habits and natural remedies.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
A Voice in the Wind, Francine Rivers
My book of course, Erase Anxiety in 7 days ( Being stranded might cause anxiety, lol)
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